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In a January 15, 2025 Declaration signed by all Chiefs of the seven federally recognized tribes currently headquartered in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, Sovereign Nations extended a hand of partnership to share our Indigenous Knowledge and contributions in healing our homelands as full and formal partners of the Chesapeake Bay Program Partnership. Indeed, our Tribal Nations are already providing leadership on Bay restoration, conservation, and climate action. Our seven Virginia Nations are...

Dated: June 30, 2026 Contact: Melissa Ann Ehrenreich, Indigenous Conservation Council, mae@indigenous-chesapeake.org, 202-412-7942 More than 100 studies from around the world agree that Indigenous Knowledge enhances biodiversity, reforestation, fisheries health, and climate benefits. A recent study found that expanding tenure and Indigenous stewardship generated measurable results in just four years. The Indigenous Conservation Council (ICC), formed by the leadership of the only federally...

We are excited to share that the Indigenous Conservation Council (ICC) is seeking a Fall Legal Intern to support our growing work advancing Tribal sovereignty and Indigenous conservation in the Chesapeake Bay region. This internship offers law students the opportunity to work directly on legal and policy issues affecting our member Tribal Nations in Virginia. The intern will assist with research and analysis related to Tribal governance, treaty rights, land stewardship, and the implementation...